Philanthropies Are Lining Up To Try To Help The Arts

Though the organizers of the fund wanted to start with New York becauseof the city’s importance as a cultural center, they know the need spansthe country, extending to individuals as well as nonprofit groups.Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,another fund contributor, expects Mellon to partner with other advocacyorganizations to develop additional granting programs soon. – Washington Post